Method and apparatus for coupling straps of a wrist worn device

Abstract

A selective call receiver (100) including a receiver (102) for receiving messages and a housing (104) for housing the receiver (102). A clasp (200) for securing first and second wrist straps (112, 114) including a base member (202) and a pair of sides (204, 206) contiguous with the base member (202). A first compression member (208) located between the pair of sides (204, 206), the base member (202) and the first compression member (208) for engaging the first wrist strap (112) slidably therebetween. The first wrist strap (112) is also coupled to the housing (104). A clasp cover (214) having a second compression member (210) coupled thereto and to a first (204) of the pair of sides. The second compression member (210) engages the second wrist strap (114) with the first compression member (208) when the clasp cover (212) is transversely rotated between the pair of sides (204, 206) while the second wrist strap (114) also coupled to the housing (104).

I claim: 
     
       1. A clasp for securing first and second wrist straps, comprising: a base member;   a pair of sides contiguous with said base member;   a first compression member located between and coupled to said pair of sides;   said base member and said first compression member coupled with the pair of sides engage the first wrist strap slidably therebetween;   a clasp cover including a second compression member coupled thereto, the clasp cover being transversely coupled to a first of said pair of sides for rotating between the pair of sides; and   said second compression member engages and compresses the second wrist strap between said first and second compression members when said clasp cover is transversely rotated between said pair of sides.   
     
     
       2. The clasp according to claim 1 further includes a catch which engages with a locking means on a second of said pair of sides when said clasp cover is transversely rotated between said pair of sides. 
     
     
       3. The clasp according to claim 2 wherein said locking means is a hook. 
     
     
       4. The clasp according to claim 1 wherein said first wrist strap includes a first antenna section and said second wrist strap includes a second antenna section, and wherein said first compression member includes a contact port to enable electrical contact between said first and second antenna sections. 
     
     
       5. The clasp according to claim 4 wherein the first wrist strap includes a contact strip recess along a length of said first wrist strap to enable the electrical contact between said first and said second antenna sections via the contact port. 
     
     
       6. A selective call receiver, comprising: a receiver for receiving messages;   a housing for housing said receiver;   first and second wrist straps coupled to said housing for securing the selective call receiver to a user;   a clasp for securing said first and second wrist straps, the clasp comprising: a base member;   a pair of sides contiguous with said base member;   a first compression member located between and coupled to said pair of sides;   said base member and said first compression member coupled with the pair of sides engage the first wrist strap slidably therebetween, said first wrist strap coupled to said housing;     a clasp cover including a second compression member coupled thereto, the clasp cover being transversely coupled to a first of said pair of sides for rotating between the pair of sides; and   said second compression member engages and compresses the second wrist strap between said first and second compression members when said clasp cover is transversely rotated between said pair of sides, said second wrist strap coupled to the housing.   
     
     
       7. The selective call receiver according to claim 6 wherein the clasp cover includes a catch which engages with a lock on a second of said pair of sides when said clasp cover is transversely rotated between said pair of sides. 
     
     
       8. The selective call receiver according to claim 7 wherein said lock comprises a hook. 
     
     
       9. The selective call receiver according to claim 6 wherein said first wrist strap includes a first antenna section and said second wrist strap includes a second antenna section, and wherein said first compression member includes a contact port to enable electrical contact between said first and second antenna sections. 
     
     
       10. The selective call receiver according to claim 9 wherein the first wrist strap includes a contact strip recess along a length of said first wrist strap to enable the electrical contact between said first and said second antenna sections via the contact port. 
     
     
       11. A method for coupling a first wrist strap and a second wrist strap, comprising the steps of: (a) slidably engaging said first wrist strap with a clasp having a base member, a first compression member and a pair of sides wherein said first wrist strap is slidably engaged between the pair of sides and between the base member and the first compression member;   (b) coupling said second wrist strap between said pair of sides of said clasp;   (c) transversely rotatably coupling a clasp cover having a second compression member transversely coupled to a first of said pair of sides;   (d) engaging said second compression member with the second wrist strap for transversely rotating between said pair of sides.   
     
     
       12. The method according to claim 11 wherein step (d) includes the step of locking the clasp cover to the second of said pair of sides having a lock. 
     
     
       13. The method according to claim 11 wherein step (d) includes electrically coupling a first and second antenna sections contained within said first and second wrist straps. 
     
     
       14. A selective call receiver, comprising: a receiver for receiving messages;   a housing for housing said receiver;   first and second wrist straps coupled to said housing for securing the selective call receiver to a user, the first wrist strap includes a first antenna section and the second wrist strap includes a second antenna section;   a clasp for securing said first and second wrist straps including the first and second antenna sections coupled to said receiver, the clasp comprising: a base member;   a pair of sides contiguous with said base member;   a first compression member located between and coupled to said pair of sides, said first compression member includes a contact port to enable electrical contact between said first and second antenna sections;   said base member and said first compression member coupled with the pair of sides engage the first wrist strap slidably therebetween, said first wrist strap coupled to said housing and includes a contact strip recess along a length of said first wrist strap to enable the electrical contact between said first and said second antenna sections via the contact port;     a clasp cover including a second compression member transversely coupled thereto, the clasp cover being transversely coupled to a first of said pair of sides for rotating between the pair of sides;   said second compression member engages and compresses the second wrist strap between said first and second compression members when said clasp cover is transversely rotated between said pair of sides thereby electrically coupling said first and second antenna sections; and   a catch coupled to said clasp cover for engaging with a lock coupled to a second of said pair of sides for securing the first and second wrist straps.